Which of the Following Are Most Likely Identified as Encouragers

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are most likely identified as encouragers (E) , restatements (R) , paraphrases (P) , or summarizations (S) ? Client:  I have been having a tough time with my sons. George has been having difficulty in school and I have an appointment for the third time with a counselor. John is acting up in the junior high and has been sassing his mother frequently. Yet, their grades are OK. I wonder if they need more to do.
Counselor responses follow. Classify the response.
A tough time with your sons?

A) E
B) R
C) P
D) S